Highlights include: -What it’s like having Sidney Crosby watch you play -How they first got started in hockey -Their heroes and role models in the sport -Their experience at the 2018 Winter Olympics -Talking the identity and bond of Team USA -Having some fun with teammate ‘superlatives’ -The challenges they face as women’s hockey players -What it’s been like growing the game -Why they are hopeful about the future of women’s hockey...
Nov 18, 2019•37 min•Ep. 16
Highlights include: *How he got involved in the equipment business *The locker room environment *Growing up the son of an NHL player *His personal athletic career *The best player pranks during his tenure *Drinking from the Cup (four times) *Equipment evolution and malfunctions
Oct 31, 2019•45 min•Ep. 15
Highlights include: *Great in-game mic’d player stories *Building trust with the team *Attending Crosby’s Cup party *Being in the locker after winning the Stanley Cup *Following McCann and Bjugstad’s same-day trade and play *Intimate moments with Matt Cullen, Sidney Crosby, Marc-Andre Fleury and more
Oct 16, 2019•45 min•Ep. 14
Highlights include: *Being trade to the Penguins *Growing up in several different countries and continents *Representing the United States in international play *Being the son of a hockey father *Being drafted into the NHL *Sharing his game-day routine, favorite Italian dish and his many tattoos
Oct 02, 2019•38 min•Ep. 13
With the 2019-2020 season getting closer, Josh Getzoff and Michelle Crechiolo are joined by former Penguin and AT&T SportsNet and Penguins Radio Network analyst, Colby Armstrong. The trio discuss the busy off-season of change for the Penguins and how the group sets up heading into the year, while also diving into the many upcoming theme nights scheduled for home games at PPG Paints Arena this season. Highlights include: *Armstrong discusses one of his newest roles: coaching his son's youth h...
Aug 09, 2019•38 min•Ep. 12
Highlights include: *Allvin gives his take on the talent in the 2019 draft class *Allvin discusses the team’s scouting philosophy when evaluating prospects *Allvin gives a glimpse into the daily life of a scout, including some horror travel stories *Allvin details how the team assembles their draft board *Allvin talks about how scouting has changed over the past 15 years
Jun 13, 2019•39 min•Ep. 11
Jen Bullano Ridgley joins Michelle Crechiolo and Sam Kasan on this edition of The Scoop podcast presented by Point Park University. Highlights include: -Jen takes us through her schedule during practice and game days. -Jen explains how she manages the players’ schedules and media obligations for the season. -Sam, Michelle, and Jen talk about working with players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Phil Kessel. -Jen outlines her professional journey from the Walt Disney Company to ...
Mar 28, 2019•47 min•Ep. 10
Pens center Evgeni Malkin joins Sam Kasan to recap his incredible 13-year NHL career that includes three Stanley Cups, two scoring titles, an MVP, playoff MVP and reaching 1,000-career points on the ninth episode of The Scoop podcast presented by Point Park University. Highlights include Malkin discusses reaching 1,000 points, him looking back on getting drafted and realizing his dream to play in the NHL, his legacy, and more.
Mar 13, 2019•50 min•Ep. 9
Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Matt Murray joins Sam Kasan and Michelle Crechiolo on the eighth episode of the Scoop podcast presented by Point Park University. Highlights include: -Matt reflecting back on the first time he played goalie as a kid -Talking about why he wanted to be a goalie and the mental part of it -Breaking down his sense of style and interest in fashion -Getting into his obsession with HGTV -Ranking movies and Matt’s love for Miracle -How he stays busy by taking colle...
Feb 08, 2019•36 min•Ep. 8
Jake Guentzel and his father Mike join Josh Getzoff and Sam Kasan on the seventh episode of the Scoop presented by Point Park University. Michelle Crechiolo appears later in the show to talk about Jake’s superstitions and visiting him this summer in Minnesota. Other highlights include: -Mike reflecting back on when he realized Jake had a real future in hockey -What it was like for them when Jake got drafted by the Penguins -Reliving his first NHL call-up and NHL debut -Debating who is the best g...
Jan 09, 2019•42 min•Ep. 7
Zach Aston-Reese joins Josh Getzoff, Sam Kasan, and Michelle Crechiolo on the sixth episode of The Scoop presented by Point Park University. Highlights include: -Zach discussing his connection to Pittsburgh and growing up a Pens fan -His decision to sign with the team -Looking back on some of his NHL firsts -What it was like recovering from his broken jaw -His spontaneous trip to Europe with some teammates -His experience playing junior hockey in Nebraska -Why he chose to be a graphic design maj...
Dec 12, 2018•46 min•Ep. 6
Dana Heinze sits down with Sam Kasan, Michelle Crechiolo and Josh Getzoff on this episode of The Scoop presented by Point Park University. Dana talks about how he became an equipment manager, what a typical day is like for him, and his thoughts on sharing behind-the-scenes photos on Twitter.
Nov 30, 2018•37 min•Ep. 5
Just Schultz joins Josh Getzoff, Sam Kasan, and Michelle Crechiolo on the fourth episode of The Scoop presented by Point Park University. The group talks about how Justin stays busy following his surgery, he and his teammates love for video games, as well as Justin's thoughts on the 'Schultz Chug' Stanley Cup Parade memes.
Nov 09, 2018•44 min•Ep. 4
Kris Letang and Paul Coffey join Josh Getzoff and Sam Kasan on episode 3 of The Scoop presented by Point Park University. Kris and Paul talk about their off-ice relationship as well as on-ice strategy. Paul also shares some great stories about playing with Mario Lemieux and hockey in the late 1980s/early 1990s.
Oct 26, 2018•46 min•Ep. 3
Dan Potash joins Michelle Crechiolo, Josh Getzoff, and Sam Kasan on episode 2 of The Scoop presented by Point Park University. Dan talks about his first ever TV job, how he met Sidney Crosby, establishing a rapport with the team, and how he goes about finding unique angles and stories to share with the fans.
Oct 12, 2018•45 min•Ep. 2
Mike Lange joins Michelle Crechiolo, Josh Getzoff, and Sam Kasan on the inaugural episode of The Scoop. Mike discusses his game schedule for the season, his favorite types of food and music when on the road, and broadcast tips from his 40+ years in the NHL.
Sep 28, 2018•58 min•Ep. 1
